The Padma Multi-purpose Bridge has a a new era in the history of Bangladesh. This mega project has been implemented b any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut c from the main-land by the mighty Padma river. So, this vast area could not keep pace d the other parts considering economic development. But direct connection with e capital by this bridge is going to expand trade and commerce. Besides, tourism is also f to speed up. All these are contributing much g our economic growth and surely reduce the poverty of those h. The construction of the bridge i was our long-cherished j at last came true.